TEFRA has

proven itself to
be the safest
Coupler on the
market today.

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An Introduction to TEFRA
TEFRA - the single most significant progression in Coupler
safety. This simple, comprehensive solution makes TEFRA
the safest Coupler on the market today.
THE FACTS
The integral primary and secondary
safety systems in TEFRA eliminate
the most dangerous aspect of
handling attachments - the risk
of the attachment separating from
the coupler.
Hill solve this by using a positive
locking system that is permanently
engaged in all orientations, making
this crucial safety feature ‘active’ and
not ‘passive’ in the way it works.
TEFRA components are cast
steel, meaning lower weight and
higher strength.
“We lead where others
follow, which is why
Hill is recognised as
the UK’s number one
provider of couplers.
Of course, we couldn’t
TEFRA has broad market appeal,
do this without your
meeting every challenge, with
versions available to suit the demands loyal support so a
of all industry sectors. ‘Big Thank You’ to all
THE FIGURES
our customers.”
Ian Hill
TEFRA fits excavators in size classes
Managing Director
from 3 to 120 tonnes. TEFRA is
ian.h@hillattach.com
fully compliant with the expected
requirements of the forthcoming
ISO 13031 global standard.
TEFRA has proven itself to be the
safest Coupler on the market today.
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“The commitment from

our team, combined
Primary Locking System
with the quality of our
TEFRA is an industry first. The dual safety features of
products, fantastic TEFRA are unique within the attachment industry.
customer service and
aftersales care means
The primary safety system consists The intrinsic feature of the hooks
we retain our current
of a uniquely designed set of hooks is their shape - they are individually
customers and attract powered by a single high specification designed to tightly hold their
new opportunities.” hydraulic cylinder. The cylinder works respective pins against the body of
together with a dedicated solenoid the coupler. This secure and failsafe
Mike Roby
valve, locking the attachment securely retention means the attachment
Sales Director
into place. stays in place in all orientations and
mike.r@hillattach.com
operating conditions.

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 Secondary Locking System
Our Active Protection System (Hill APS) consists of
2 separate powerful springs that apply pressure to the
hooks to ensure attachment retention at all times.

A single leaf spring applies constant
pressure to the front hook. This
compact and durable spring ensures
the hook stays in place at all times.
A coil spring serves exactly the same
function in relation to the rear hook.
Both springs are individually rated
far in excess of any strength and
safety requirements, and have
undergone stringent testing to ensure
durability and reliability in the field.

Rear spring

Front spring

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“Our promise to you
is simple - we will
continue to be as
pro-active, as diligent
and as dynamic within
the industry, as we
always have been.”
Marie Keating
Sales Support Administrator
marie.k@hillattach.com
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Hill Smart Valve
A unique, fully patented major safety feature of the TEFRA Coupler.
The Hill Smart Valve is a simple,
patented, totally effective solution
ensuring that the attach and release
sequence cannot be performed until
the coupler is orientated towards
the operator in a crowded position.
This prevents the operator from
releasing an attachment in an
unsafe position.
The Hill Smart Valve is an integral
part of the cylinder design. As it is
protected within the cylinder, it is not
susceptible to external damage or
contamination from material entering
the coupler during use.
It requires no routine maintenance
and is compatible with other warning
systems such as audible indicators to
ensure a safe and easy operation.
Permitted Release Zone. The Smart Valve
will allow oil to flow into the cylinder so that
the release procedure can commence.
No Release Zone. The Smart Valve will
stop oil from flowing into the cylinder,
thereby preventing the release procedure.
Hill controls production
at every stage. This is
how we maintain the
integrity of our name.
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Coupler Safety Redefined
Hill TEFRA
Compact Couplers
“By controlling A new range to complete the TEFRA line-up.The innovative
every stage of our TEFRA coupler is now available to fit most mini excavators
from 3 tonnes and the CAT and JCB BHL range.
supply chain we can
guarantee the integrity Mini Excavators Featuring the innovative TEFRA
of our name.” These couplers have cast steel frames, for maximum strength and minimum internal design:
weight, which is crucially important when installing a coupler onto smaller types • Cast steel front and rear hooks
Delise Turley of excavator.
• Single cylinder for secure primary
Production Controller
delise.t@hillattach.com attachment locking and retention
• Hill APS secondary
locking system
• Hill smart valve to ensure safe
attachment and release activity

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Hill TEFRA BHL Couplers
& Backhoe Loaders
Our new range of BHL couplers effectively minimise the loss
of breakout force, whilst ensuring optimum material retention
in the bucket, without the bucket fouling on the dipper.

Hill can uniquely offer the fleet owner a single source of fully compliant,
automatic, double locking pin grabber couplers, which are:

• Exceptionally safe - through • Highly durable - purpose

the use of Hill APS attachment
retention and locking systems
and the innovative Hill
Smart Valve
• Extremely flexible - with
extensive pick up range
designed components and fewest
moving parts
• Compliant - with BSEN 474
and also expected to fully meet
the forthcoming ISO 13031
global standard

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The Hill AWS (Automatic Warning System)

- monitoring and warning device

“Safety is at the Following extensive research we have developed a product

heart of everything that continuously monitors the hydraulic system of the
we do. If it’s not safe, coupler, helping to prevent common failures and incidents.
it’s not Hill.” AWS actively monitors the
excavator and coupler hydraulics
Neal Loughran
Engineering Manager to ensure that they are functioning
neal.l@hillattach.com as intended. Advanced early warning
is given to indicate any changes
in system performance, ahead of
conventional signs of failure, such as
external oil leaks or loss of coupler
engagement forces.
The sophisticated new AWS
hydraulic solenoid monitors not
only hydraulic pressure but critically,
oil flow. Possible problems are
identified, long before they become
visible to the operator.
The valve is connected to the control
system, which triggers an audible
warning. The audible warning alerts
the machine operator and all persons
at risk working in the vicinity of the
excavator - in the critical area in
front of the machine, where the
attachment is being used.
Universal Application
AWS has been developed to be
installed on excavators, fitted with any
type of hydraulic coupler, irrespective
of the original manufacturer.
AWS Detects & alerts:
• Internal hydraulic oil leaks, not
visible externally, for example, the
seals within the coupler cylinder
• External hydraulic oil leaks in
cylinders or hoses
• Faulty solenoid valve
• Failure of the primary engagement
system
• Incorrect use due to insufficient
operator training

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The Hill ECS (External Coupler
Sounder) - warning device
Alerting individuals in the area that an attachment change
is taking place.

Using the same external sounder as

the superior AWS system, the ECS
monitors coupler pressure only,
alerting individuals in the area that an
attachment change is taking place,
without the constant monitoring of
the excavator and coupler hydraulics.

ECS Detects & alerts:

• Major external hydraulic oil leaks
in cylinders or hoses
• Complete failure of the primary
engagement system
• Incorrect use due to insufficient
operator training

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Reverse Hose System
“We promise to A simple solution to a common problem.
put customer
It’s long been an issue that
satisfaction first.” Coupler hoses are vulnerable due
Gerry Mulgrew to their location.
Service Manager
gerry.m@hillattach.com They can easily become entangled in
the excavator linkage, causing rapid
wear and tear, often causing major
damage to the hoses.
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The only logical solution is to prevent
the hoses from moving out of
position in the first place.
The Hill Reverse Hose System
consists of a specially designed
manifold block and hoses encased
in a protective sleeve that ensures
they stay in the correct position
at all times.
When the hoses are between
the bucket link, they can’t be
damaged during everyday
operation. It’s simple.
TITAN Buckets
Hill buckets are a simple, no-nonsense solution to the
need for reliably long lasting, earth moving equipment.

TITAN HD TITAN HDX DITCH CLEANING OR GRADING BUCKETS

Our buckets feature a double radius
design, which gives superior digging
performance due to the low drag
factor. This also means that they fill
quickly, meaning more productive
digging and loading operations.
They are built to conform to
Original Equipment Manufacturers
dimensions and have the option of
fixed pin or bossed attachment points.
Hill provides two specification options:
the HD and the HDX.
Our range is available in widths from
72” up to 120”. All sizes feature a
central strengthening rib and can have
a welded cutting edge or a bolt on
reversible type. These buckets have
been carefully designed to provide
long service life in the full range of
site and ground conditions.

We can manufacture TITAN buckets for the most extreme application. Please feel free to talk to us about your requirements.

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 TEFRA TILT
“We’ve listened to The TEFRA TILT takes all the advantages of the award winning
the challenges our TEFRA Coupler, and provides our customers with the added benefit
customers face. of increased productivity and versatility in multiple applications.
Tefra Tilt is our
solution.” The TEFRA TILT will be available to concentrate on the important
for machines sizes ranging from tasks. The robust design of the
Sean Connoly 7-55 tonne, and like the TEFRA individual components made from
Design Engineer Coupler, it’s been specifically high strength, surface hardened
sean.c@hillattach.com designed to be essentially materials, allows up to 180°
maintenance free. The heavy rotation almost without play even
duty motor is self-lubricating and after prolonged operation.
wear free so that you are able

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Celebrating 20 Years
Hill Engineering was started in 1994 by Ian Hill (Managing Director)
Today Hill Engineering employs over 70 people in a purpose built
factory in the city of Newry. Our people are our core strength and the
business growth is a reflection of their dedication and commitment.

The foundation which this business
was built on 20 years ago proudly
resonates today.
Our commitment is simple : we are pro-
active, diligent and dynamic in order to
bring the most durable , cost effective,
safest products on to the market.
We are immensely proud of the
recognition of our innovation, most
recently for TEFRA, a simple but
comprehensive solution to coupler
attachment.
It won the 2014 Queen’s Award our year on year growth to develop and
for Enterprise in innovation, the manufacture the very best products in
UK’s highest accolade for business our modern, purpose built factory.
success. It was also recognised
by Plantworx innovation award for
engineering.
We are an ISO 9001 accredited firm
and use this quality system as a code
of conduct for all our activities.
Hill Engineering strongly believes
in promoting and supporting local
communities to foster good relations.
We are looking forward to continuing

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The Queen’s Award

“It is a great Hill Engineering has been awarded the 2014 Queen’s Award
honour to be for Enterprise in Innovation, which recognises excellence
recognised for the in UK business enterprise, having designed, developed and
globally marketed ground breaking engineering equipment.
outstanding levels
of innovation within
this company.” The TEFRA is suitable for
excavators ranging from 3ton
James Atley to 120ton and is fully compliant
Regional Sales Manager with all expected key provisions
james.a@hillattach.com of the forthcoming new European
(EN474) and proposed global
ISO 13031 safety standards.

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Hill Engineering Managing Director,
Ian Hill said “I am delighted that
our innovation and commercial
success has been recognized
with a Queen’s Award. It reflects
our commitment to innovation
and clearly demonstrates that
Hill Engineering is a global player
with innovation at the heart of
the company. It is a tremendous
achievement for the company,
especially in our 20th year.
The TEFRA has led to 30% year
on year growth for Hill, with further
significant growth projected.
Since launching the product
in 2011, Hill Engineering has
achieved phenomenal sales in
Europe, Australia and USA.
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 About Hill
“The Hill TEFRA We are a British team meeting global standards.
Coupler is the most The Hill name has long been synonymous with superior
safety compliant safety delivered with absolute confidence.
product on the
market today.” Our fantastic reputation is under
constant scrutiny and is continually
Donal Cunningham
Regional Sales Manager being challenged... by us.
donal.c@hillattach.com
In an Industry which requires such
stringent safety standards, there’s
simply no room for complacency.
Hill continually develops safer ways
to work and consistently delivers
exceptional, world class products
without compromise.
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From the second you engage
with us, our customer service is
professional, concise and friendly.
We establish life-long relationships
with customers who can focus on
excelling at their job, because they
know we excel at ours.
Our uncompromising commitment
to safety means that Hill is a
recognised front runner in
industry compliance and
customer confidence.
1994
Ian Hill started trading as a
manufacturer of plant equipment
The business began to diversify into
1995 the development and production of
Excavator Quick Couplers
2001 Gained accreditation to ISO 9001
2nd production facility opened
2004 to enable manufacture of
excavator buckets
Completed a £4.5m investment into
2006
an amalgamation of both production
facilities (85,000 sq.ft. purpose built
factory in Newry)
Developed original facility as
2007 dedicated Research &
Development operation
Design, prototyping & testing of
2008 the TEFRA Coupler range & AWS
(advanced warning system)
Launch of the all new TEFRA Coupler
2011
and TITAN bucket ranges.
Launch of the cast Mini TEFRA range
2012
for 3 tonne and 7 tonne machines
Winner of the Plant Worx Innovation
2013 in Engineering Award and Highly
commended in Safety
2014 Launch of the TEFRA TILT
Awarded the 2014 Queen’s Award for
2014
Enterprise in Innovation
We establish
life-long
relationships
with customers
who can focus
on excelling
at their job,
because they
know we excel
at ours.
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